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California should make Election Day a state holiday to increase accessibility to voting. As one of the largest states to do so, it could place pressure on the federal government to follow suit. (Daily Bruin file photo)

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Opinion: California must consider making Election Day a state holiday to increase turnout - Daily Bruin

Opinion: California must consider making Election Day a state holiday to increase turnout

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This post was updated Oct. 11 at 7:31 p.m. Voting has never been easy – and this year’s election appears to come with more challenges than ever.

https://dailybruin.com/2020/10/07/opinion-california-must-consider-making-election-day-a-state-holiday-to-increase-turnout/

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Opinion: California must consider making Election Day a state holiday to increase turnout

By Allison Oliva

Oct. 7, 2020 7:44 p.m.